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Wasto Family History

Wasto Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Wasko, Basto, Casto, Wasco, Easton, Pastor, Wass, Tasso, Last, Asato

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Where is the Wasto family from?

You can see how Wasto families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wasto family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wasto families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Wasto families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Wasto's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Wasto families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wasto surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Wasto family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Wasto. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wasto census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 22 immigration records available for the last name Wasto. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Wasto. For the veterans among your Wasto ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wasto lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1993, in the United States, Wasto life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Wasto in 1985 was 77, and 85 in 1993.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wasto ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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